Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for electronic audio devices. In some examples, the operating mode of the device changes to various states of sound transparency.

Abstract: New insecticidal combinations, compositions, and methods of using the same are provided. The present invention is directed to combinations of Cysteine Rich Insecticidal Peptides (CRIPS), and Insecticidal Agents (IAs). The present invention also describes the use of said combinations and compositions for the control of insects. Here, we describe the following: genes encoding CRIPs; compositions and combinations comprising CRIPs and IAs; and methods using the same that are useful for the control of pests.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for use in managing check-in communications are disclosed. One exemplary method generally includes receiving a notification request associated with a trigger event, where the notification request is indicative of multiple participants associated with the trigger event, and identifying the multiple participants. The method also generally includes, for each of the identified participants, sending a check-in communication to the participant and generating a warning event when the check-in communication is acknowledged by the participant and the acknowledgment includes a negative condition.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for use in managing travel are disclosed. One exemplary method includes assigning a risk value to a request for travel to a destination during a travel period and compiling a travel plan based on the assigned risk value, the travel plan defining a first predetermined check-in time. The exemplary methods further includes sending a first check-in communication, via a network interface, to a traveler at the first predetermined check-in time, designating the first check-in communication completed, when the first check-in communication is acknowledged by the traveler within a time interval of the first predetermined check-in time, and generating a warning event, when the first check-in communication is not acknowledged by the traveler within the time interval after the first predetermined check-in time.